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VP Jardín de Recoletos

This contemporary apart-hotel is located in leafy Recoletos, a short walk from Retiro park and the luxury shops of Salamanca. A new build dating from 1999, its marble lobby and paneled ceilings feel strangely dated, a little bit last century. The guest rooms, however, are elegant and spacious—and include a kitchenette adequate for preparing a late-night snack. But you shouldn’t miss out on a meal at the in-house Mediterranean restaurant by Barcelona’s pioneering Tragaluz group, set in the restful tropical gardens.